Contract Assessment Counselor

Community for New Direction•Columbus, OH

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Contract Assessment Counselor will work 15 to 20 hours per week in the office, with a possibility of evening and weekend hours, and is paid per client. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive screenings and assessments to persons experiencing mental health and substance use issues. To determine the most appropriate level of care based on the information gathered on the screenings and assessments and to facilitate admission into the appropriate program. The Assessment Counselor may carry a small caseload contingent on the needs of the outpatient program and assessment scheduling needs.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work, Human Service, Psychology, Behavioral Science, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in counseling and chemical dependency.
Ability to diagnose, counsel, and treat mental and emotional disorders.
Active (LISW, LSW, LPC, or LPCC) Licensure.
Knowledge assessing patients' mental status through observations and then developing treatment plans or making referrals to the appropriate services.
Required to provide crisis intervention services to patients who are a danger to themselves or others.
Monitor a patient's treatment progress and keep track of his or her mental status.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Therapists & Counselors: 3 years (Preferred)
LISW, LSW, LPCC or LPC license (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive screenings and assessments to persons experiencing mental health and substance use issues.
Determining the most appropriate level of care based on gathered information.
Facilitating admission into the appropriate program.
Conducting assessments, utilization reviews, and urine screenings.
Completing treatment planning processes and clinical services.
Completing day-to-day services documentation as required by funders, accreditation bodies, and Community for New Direction.
Acting as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
Working closely with community referral partners to expedite communication and access to treatment.
Encouraging clients to express their feelings and discuss their lives, helping them develop insight into themselves and their relationships.
Developing therapeutic processes, working with families, and helping clients define goals, plan action, and gain insight.
Referring clients to psychologists and other services if needed.
Evaluating the effectiveness of counseling programs and clients' progress.
Assisting the Director in covering needed services for Outpatient Treatment Services.
Participating in staff meetings, committees, and attending professional development conferences, trainings, webinars/seminars.
Performing other duties as assigned to promote the overall mission and vision of CND.